'You Like Me!' NYC's Tribute to Memorable Oscar Speeches

February 27, 2014

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Editor's Note: As we gear up for the Academy Awards, we're looking back at past Oscar speeches, long-gone red carpet looks, and more in our daily roundup.

Every year dozens of Oscar winners stand up in front of the whole world and say ... well, it's not usually very memorable. But certain acceptance speeches have continued to echo across the ages, and the annual NYC event "You Like Me!" is where they end up. Over the years they've amassed a lot of fun clips, like Molly Pope's medley of Best Songs, columnist Michael Musto performing as Susan Lucci, and comedian Billy Eichner as Elaine Stritch. This year's event falls on Saturday, with two different showtimes. Be sure to -- [*music plays, cut to commercial*].

In casting news, the new "Star Wars" has found its arch-villain. You may recall Adam Driver as the debonair trust-fundie in "Frances Ha," and he's certainly in good company on the show "Girls." No details yet on who this villainous character is or how he fits into the existing "Star Wars" universe, but it's nice to see a budding character actor land such a plum role.

Another overshadowed comics heroine may be slowly making her way to the screen. The IMDB page for the upcoming "Captain America" film lists a character named "Jennifer Walters" -- otherwise known as the She-Hulk, and cousin of original hulk Bruce Banner. Some may call me a dreamer, but I'm already looking forward to Wonder Woman and She-Hulk teaming up about ten years from now for a superhero-flavored "Thelma and Louise" tribute. Hey, it could happen.